Store Worker Job at Defense Commissary Agency East (DOD) in Patuxent Highland

Overview

Summary: Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse, etc.) performing duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items.

This is an open-continuous announcement with an initial cut-off date 30 days after the open date of the announcement. Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more information.

Duties

• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.
• Receiving supplies, equipment and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Permanent residents are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position in relation to each element being measured.

• Ensuring the proper care and handling of resale grocery items.
• Locating items for customers.
• Rotating stock, stacking containers, and participating in inventories.
• Operating a computer system to calculate prices and label merchandise.
• Arranging stock on shelves and in displays.

Physical requirements: (1) Continuously walk, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach. (2) Lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.

Open-Continuous Cut-off Information

An initial cut-off date of 30 days after the open date of the announcement will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancies. Any application received after the initial cut-off date will only be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date.

How to Apply

To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of the established date above. All applications received thereafter will be considered only if additional vacancies are received.

Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM ET on 01/25/2026.

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You can verify your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account and opening the Application Status page for this position.

Agency contact information

DeCA DE East Servicing Team

• Phone: 614-692-3911
• Fax: 215-516-6113
• Email: DECADEEASTInquiries@dla.mil
• Address: Defense Commissary Agency East, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 22380, US

Next steps

Notices post to your USAJOBS account and are emailed to you. If you are referred but not selected, you may receive a final notice approximately 180 days after the announcement closes.

The hiring manager may conduct interviews, including telephone interviews to reduce travel burdens. A tentative job offer may be withdrawn if you fail to meet pre-employment requirements.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits vary by position and employment type. Open these benefits details in USAJOBS for more information.